From willow bark to Nobel Prize-winning malaria treatments, ancient plant remedies that have withstood scientific scrutiny continue to fuel breakthrough medical discoveries in the modern world. When my dermatologist suggested…| The Pipettepen
Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a fascinating plant that seamlessly threads its way through the worlds of nature enthusiasts, health...| Foraging and More
Hawthorn Flowers and Hawthorn Leaves in Spring Hawthorn is more than just a pretty shrub. This flowering plant, part of the rose family,...| Foraging and More
Learn how to grow Maroon Bush. This guide covers everything from ideal growing conditions, and care instructions to help you grow this plant in your garden.| Aussie Green Thumb
Did you know that elderflowers are both edible and medicinal? Head to Gardener’s Path for tips on ways to prepare and use these delightful aromatic blooms.| Gardener's Path
In an effort to expand the knowledge of wild plants for edible and medicinal uses, I will be recording when I find useful plant parts in season here in NE Ohio. I will be updating harvest times with better accuracy as I’m able to gather my data. My primary goal here is to record seasonal availability, … The post Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Harvest Calendar for Ohio first appeared on Element Bushcraft & Survival.| Element Bushcraft & Survival
Growing medicinal herbs and teas, right at home. This article explores some of the easiest and most useful medicinal plants| Free Permaculture
Native to tropical regions throughout the world, smilax (Smilax), is a large genus of trailing vine plants. Many species produce edible berries, shoots, and roots which are used in traditional medicines. But one of their most well-known uses is within herbal soft drinks known as Sarsaparilla, Sarsi, and Baba Roots.| Herbs of Life and Death
Named for the hook-shaped spines on its seed pod, devil’s claw plants may sound insidious, but they may harbor soothing medical potential. The genus (Harpagophytum) contains two species, Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum zeyheri, both of which have the common name ‘devil’s claw’.| Herbs of Life and Death